Look back and witness the storied history of the beloved Z-Car. Brush up on your facts so that you will know where this Nissan Legend came from.
Z-Car Timeline
Following is a timeline gleaned from the Nissan Motors website, chronologizing the history of the Datsun/Nissan Z-Car legend...

• 1966 - Nissan Motors identifies a market for a new kind of sports car. Its product planners envision an agile, compact GT, whose performance and comfort would outrun its price. Nissan engineers begin work on a prototype, which would become the 240-Z.

• 1969 - The 240-Z goes on sale in the U.S. on October 22, 1969. It features a 2400cc six-cylinder, 150 horsepower engine, and delivers a 0-60 time of under nine seconds -- all for a price tag of only $3,526.

• 1970 - Less than a year after its debut, demand for the 240-Z is so high that the Kelly Blue Book rates the value of a used Z at $4,000! Bob Sharp and Pete Brock take the Datsun 240-Z to the race track in SCCA competition -- driver John Morton wins the C-Production national championship for Brock Racing Enterprises.

• 1971 - John Morton wins his second straight C-Production national title.

• 1972 - Bob Sharp drives a 240-Z to the first of his two consecutive C-Production national championships.

• 1973 - At the close of the 240-Z’s fourth and final model year, all-time sales reach 116,712 units.

• 1974 - The engine displacement of the 1974 model is increased to 2.6 liters, and the car is renamed the 260-Z. Due to stricter emissions requirements, horsepower is down to 139. 1974 also brings the introduction of the “2+2” body style, which accommodates fold-down rear seats. In its only year of existence, the 260-Z sets a single-year Z-car sales record at the time, with 63,963 units sold. Walt Moss extends Datsun’s Z-car dominance by claiming the C-Production national championship.

• 1975 - Needing increasingly complex technology to meet even tougher emissions regulations, Nissan boosts the Z-car’s displacement to 2.8 liters and adds a version of Bosch’s L-Jetronic fuel injection, creating the 1975 280-Z. Horsepower rating is increased to 149. Sharp moves up to the IMSA GTU racing circuit, winning eight races and capturing the championship. He also wins his third SCCA C-Production title.

• 1977 - A five-speed overdrive transmission is added to the 280-Z and horsepower climbs to 170. 1977 is also the Z’s highest sales year to date (at the time), with 67,331 units sold.

• 1979 - An all-new, second-generation Z-car is developed, debuting as the 280-ZX. The 280-ZX offers a higher level of luxury to meet the growing demands of the sports car customer. Named Motor Trend’s “Import Car of the Year” for 1979, the 280-ZX sets the all-time sales record for the Z line with 86,007 units sold. The Z-car captures its 10th consecutive SCCA C-Production national championship. Don Devendorf wins another IMSA GTU title for Datsun.

• 1980 - A new T-bar roof option is introduced. Cumulative American Z-car sales reach 500,000 units.

• 1981 - A turbocharged engine is offered for the first time on the 1981 280-ZX. Sales remained brisk through the 1983 model year.

• 1982 - Devendorf and his Electromotive racing team win Datsun’s first ever IMSA GTO championship.

• 1984 - The third-generation Z, the all-new 300-ZX, makes its debut. The 300-ZX offers sleek new styling and a powerful new 3.0 liter V6 engine, elevating the sports car’s performance image to even greater heights. The normally-aspirated 300-ZX produces 160 horsepower, while the turbocharged version offers 200 horsepower. The 1984 model becomes the second-best selling Z ever, with 73,652 units sold.

• 1985 - Paul Newman, splitting time between the SCCA’s professional Trans-Am series and the amateur ranks, sets 10 track records in his 280-ZX Turbo and leads the national championship race wire-to-wire to win his third title.

• 1986 - Newman wins his second straight SCCA GT-1 national crown.

• 1988 - Scott Sharp, son of the legendary Datsun racer Bob, wins his second straight SCCA GT-1 national championship, and his third title overall.

• Late ’80s - Toward the end of the 1980s, the overall sports car market faces a downturn due to a significant increase in consumer demand for multi-purpose vehicles such as minivans and sport utilities. Back-to-basics is the name of the game when it comes to sports cars, and for Nissan, it means a return to more of a performance orientation during the development of the next generation Z-car
]]> rangaraj1987 2009-04-30T02:13:27-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=4492991#4492991 wow, almost a 100 views after i asked my question...no answers huh......lol...it's cool, i found out it is very rare, it's considered the rarest of the bunchhttp://www.hemmings.com/hsx/st....htmlhere's one paragraph from the article which says it's rare.(toward the bottom)Early 260s retained 240-type bumpers, adding chunky black rubber overriders, which added three inches to the front and another three to the rear, while the 1974 models introduced all-new 5-mph impact bumpers that added yet another 6.3 inches of length and a whopping 130 pounds to the curb weight. That means that the big-bumper 1974 260Z was a full foot longer than the 1973 240Z, and all of it at the ends. These later bumpers also saw the turn signals move from beneath the bumper to inside the narrow grille slit; the later 280Z continued with these battering rams. Because they were only produced for four months, the 1974 models are considered the rarest of the bunch--rare enough that the added bumpers, usually a detriment to sports-car values, have no ill financial effect. http://www.hemmings.com/hsx/st....html

here's one paragraph from the article which says it's rare.(toward the bottom)

Early 260s retained 240-type bumpers, adding chunky black rubber overriders, which added three inches to the front and another three to the rear, while the 1974½ models introduced all-new 5-mph impact bumpers that added yet another 6.3 inches of length and a whopping 130 pounds to the curb weight. That means that the big-bumper 1974½ 260Z was a full foot longer than the 1973 240Z, and all of it at the ends. These later bumpers also saw the turn signals move from beneath the bumper to inside the narrow grille slit; the later 280Z continued with these battering rams. Because they were only produced for four months, the 1974½ models are considered the rarest of the bunch--rare enough that the added bumpers, usually a detriment to sports-car values, have no ill financial effect. ]]> Sky240PWR 2009-02-20T12:34:53-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=4482076#4482076 Ok, i'm new to the older Zs, I'm in the middle of buying a 74 260z, the owner tells me it's rare cause it has the 240z body, is this true(does this make it rare)He's not making any more money off telling me this cause I'm getting this car for 2g and it's in good shape, can somone please fill me in...thanks! He's not making any more money off telling me this cause I'm getting this car for 2g and it's in good shape, can somone please fill me in...thanks! ]]> Sky240PWR 2009-02-17T17:29:00-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=4390347#4390347 OBD-II was required on all vehicles made for the '96 model year. some companies had it already installed but it wasn't required until '96 model year. ]]> mn300zx 2009-01-22T09:26:20-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=3980642#3980642 ...Yeah, the 280Z's 3100 gross weight is dripping wet and loaded to max. cargo capacity. But keep in mind that the 240 was, by that token, weighed bone dry... So the difference is exaggerated in that and the weights for an S30 are likely converge to within a couple hundred pounds, between 25-2800 maybe.Similarly, the 240's figure of 150 horsepower is gross, where the 280's 149 is net (the 280's gross is listed at 170, though I can't say with certainty what then the net for the 240 must be... 135 or so maybe) With such old cars, it's hard to tell how things were as they were new...So by that token, and by the seat of one's pants, I wouldn't say the 280 and 240 have as big of a performance difference as is shown by that chart, but delivery certainly differs. Similarly, the 240's figure of 150 horsepower is gross, where the 280's 149 is net (the 280's gross is listed at 170, though I can't say with certainty what then the net for the 240 must be... 135 or so maybe?) With such old cars, it's hard to tell how things were as they were new...

So by that token, and by the seat of one's pants, I wouldn't say the 280 and 240 have as big of a performance difference as is shown by that chart, but delivery certainly differs. ]]> DachshundTooAteEZ 2008-09-05T22:36:28-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=3941290#3941290 I find it hard to believe a few of the numbers on that chart, specifically the 1984 NA was not a 9 second 0-60 and there was no comparison between a 83' NA and a 84' NA in terms of 0-60. Nothing against anyone with one of those but it was really gutless, and they list the 83' Turbo as faster than a 84' Turbo, that I know for sure is not right. BadQ45t 2008-08-23T16:42:26-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=3678761#3678761 Wow I found so useful information here. Very nice. thomasz 2008-05-25T07:30:09-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=3412200#3412200 Nice. I love these. meatish 2008-02-25T17:00:27-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=3353194#3353194 **** i love these things manuelism 2008-02-06T00:57:28-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=3341943#3341943 Quote, originally posted by Osiris1977 I finally decided to look at this post, and find it very interesting. I have one strange question, though. I am presuming the answer is no, but in 1996 most automakers changed from the OBD I to the OBD II. Did the 96 300 have the OBD II, or did they leave it as the OBD I since it was the last year for the Z32 productionYou would be better off asking in the Z32 section of this message board, but I believe the answer is yes. Quote, originally posted by Osiris1977 raquo;I finally decided to look at this post, and find it very interesting. I have one strange question, though. I am presuming the answer is no, but in 1996 most automakers changed from the OBD I to the OBD II. Did the 96 300 have the OBD II, or did they leave it as the OBD I since it was the last year for the Z32 production?You would be better off asking in the Z32 section of this message board, but I believe the answer is yes. ]]> AZ-ZBum 2008-02-02T05:37:16-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=3341553#3341553 I finally decided to look at this post, and find it very interesting. I have one strange question, though. I am presuming the answer is no, but in 1996 most automakers changed from the OBD I to the OBD II. Did the 96 300 have the OBD II, or did they leave it as the OBD I since it was the last year for the Z32 production Osiris1977 2008-02-01T22:27:06-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2680048#2680048 I have weighed both my '79 and '82 coupes on a DOT truck scale. The '79 showed 2950lbs on the scale, the '82 showed 2825lbs. Those readings were on different days, both with full tanks of fuel, and no passengers or cargo. The particular scale I used has shown as much as 200lbs difference weighing my 1 ton Ford PU on different days, so I'd guess anywhere in the 2800-2900 range would be fairly accurate when compaired to the factory curb weight. Spraguepsycho1 2007-05-29T16:48:41-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2624222#2624222 on my registration for my car the sclwt says 2417 lbs. does that sound right needmydatsun 2007-05-07T07:56:59-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2554034#2554034 i was looking at the GVW, i thought that was the actual weight, i do want to weigh my car though. and sorry i thought they were RWHP numbers, i'll change that needmydatsun 2007-04-10T07:50:30-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2539960#2539960 Quote, originally posted by rsmithdrift I find it so amusing that the wieght of the cars has gone up every time they changed it.Going from 2300 lb 240z to 2800 lb 280z to the 3,000 lb z31 to the 3200 lb z32 and now the 3300 lb 350zYou'd think they'd get lighter as time progressed due to newer lighter weight materials, but no. They almost double their weight. Damnit.Just curious, what's the curb wieght of the z33Safety equipment, government regulations on crash safety, passenger comfort, stronger metals, etc all play into the weight gains. A 1970 240Z would NEVER pass todays governments requirements for crash safety ratings. And most people would want the creature comforts and extra sound insullation/damping that the newer cars have that the original 240Z lacks. Quote, originally posted by rsmithdrift raquo;I find it so amusing that the wieght of the cars has gone up every time they changed it.

Going from 2300 lb 240z to 2800 lb 280z to the 3,000 lb z31 to the 3200 lb z32 and now the 3300 lb 350z

You'd think they'd get lighter as time progressed due to newer lighter weight materials, but no. They almost double their weight. Damnit.

Just curious, what's the curb wieght of the z33Safety equipment, government regulations on crash safety, passenger comfort, stronger metals, etc all play into the weight gains. A 1970 240Z would NEVER pass todays governments requirements for crash safety ratings. And most people would want the creature comforts and extra sound insullation/damping that the newer cars have that the original 240Z lacks. ]]> AZ-ZBum 2007-04-05T10:23:01-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2539313#2539313 Quote, originally posted by needmydatsun my 78 280 weighs 3100 something poundsI believe your looking at gross vehichle weight. GVW on my z31 was 3600 For a 2+2 it's 3800. In 87 the 2 seater's GVW was 3700 and the z32 I believe is 4200 or something rediculous.Curb weight is what's important and their can be a 1,000 lb difference in the two. Quote, originally posted by needmydatsun raquo;my 78 280 weighs 3100 something pounds

I believe your looking at gross vehichle weight. GVW on my z31 was 3600 For a 2+2 it's 3800. In 87 the 2 seater's GVW was 3700 and the z32 I believe is 4200 or something rediculous.

Curb weight is what's important and their can be a 1,000 lb difference in the two. ]]> rsmithdrift 2007-04-05T02:30:10-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2539311#2539311 I find it so amusing that the wieght of the cars has gone up every time they changed it.Going from 2300 lb 240z to 2800 lb 280z to the 3,000 lb z31 to the 3200 lb z32 and now the 3300 lb 350zYou'd think they'd get lighter as time progressed due to newer lighter weight materials, but no. They almost double their weight. Damnit.Just curious, what's the curb wieght of the z33 Going from 2300 lb 240z to 2800 lb 280z to the 3,000 lb z31 to the 3200 lb z32 and now the 3300 lb 350z

You'd think they'd get lighter as time progressed due to newer lighter weight materials, but no. They almost double their weight. Damnit.

Just curious, what's the curb wieght of the z33 ]]> rsmithdrift 2007-04-05T02:25:06-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2527349#2527349 Quote, originally posted by needmydatsun well i never said that the concepts hit production floors and im sorry if that was implied and did you see the dyno slip no, you didnt, that was for one car, i dont know if there was anything wrong with it, all i know is it was a base model. and yes i did get a lot of information from zhome.com the rest came from wikipedia.com and various links off of google.com that i didnt care to wright down, and you might think that informayion is pointless but i like to know about concepts and maybe someone else on this site would but i dont think its important to know the exact date the concept came out, just that there was a conceptHere's the problem. You're posting flywheel HP for all the other models, then change to one person's experience with a rear wheel dyno for the Z33. You're comparing apples and oranges. No sales brochure ever mentions rear wheel horsepower. So to use a rear wheel dyno results for the Z33 while using manufacturer posted flywheel results for all other models is just stupid.You posted about two Z33 concept cars that no one really cares about since they will never hit showroom floors. But you neglect to post about the New Z concept when it was introduced a couple years before the Z33 hit the showrooms Make up your mind. Concepts are or are not worthy.My point is you should be consistent with your information.What scales did you use to find the weight of your 280Z That sounds really heavy. You should try taking the bricks out of the trunk and reweighing it. Quote, originally posted by needmydatsun raquo;well i never said that the concepts hit production floors and im sorry if that was implied and did you see the dyno slip? no, you didnt, that was for one car, i dont know if there was anything wrong with it, all i know is it was a base model. and yes i did get a lot of information from zhome.com the rest came from wikipedia.com and various links off of google.com that i didnt care to wright down, and you might think that informayion is pointless but i like to know about concepts and maybe someone else on this site would but i dont think its important to know the exact date the concept came out, just that there was a conceptHere's the problem. You're posting flywheel HP for all the other models, then change to one person's experience with a rear wheel dyno for the Z33. You're comparing apples and oranges. No sales brochure ever mentions rear wheel horsepower. So to use a rear wheel dyno results for the Z33 while using manufacturer posted flywheel results for all other models is just stupid.

You posted about two Z33 concept cars that no one really cares about since they will never hit showroom floors. But you neglect to post about the New Z concept when it was introduced a couple years before the Z33 hit the showrooms? Make up your mind. Concepts are or are not worthy.

My point is you should be consistent with your information.

What scales did you use to find the weight of your 280Z? That sounds really heavy. You should try taking the bricks out of the trunk and reweighing it. ]]> AZ-ZBum 2007-04-01T01:27:26-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2526624#2526624 my 78 280 weighs 3100 something pounds needmydatsun 2007-03-31T17:42:11-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2526611#2526611 well i never said that the concepts hit production floors and im sorry if that was implied and did you see the dyno slip no, you didnt, that was for one car, i dont know if there was anything wrong with it, all i know is it was a base model. and yes i did get a lot of information from zhome.com the rest came from wikipedia.com and various links off of google.com that i didnt care to wright down, and you might think that informayion is pointless but i like to know about concepts and maybe someone else on this site would but i dont think its important to know the exact date the concept came out, just that there was a concept needmydatsun 2007-03-31T17:37:07-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2521635#2521635 If you're going to plagurize a site word for word like that, you should at least cite your source:http://zhome.com/History/timeline.htmlGee, that looks familiar. Also, your "research" SUCKS! Every single Z33 the first two years had exactly the same power and torque. 287 hp and 274 ft-lbs. The track, anniversary, and grand touring roadster models of 2005 came with 300 hp and 260 ft-lbs while the rest of the line retained the previous year's numbers.Quote 2006 Nissan came out with a supercharged 350z concept, the gt-s, released for 20072007 Nissan develops a concept for the Nissan 450z wich will feature a 400hp 4.5 liter v-8 engine, it is said the 450z will be all-wheel drive and is being made to compete with the new 911 turbo and the new r35 skylineMaybe you should have also put in the original "New Z" concept release dates and unveilings. This information is rather pointless as concept cars rarely actually hit production floors. Modified by AZ-ZBum at 5:18 PM 3/29/2007 http://zhome.com/History/timeline.html

Gee, that looks familiar.

Also, your "research" SUCKS!

Every single Z33 the first two years had exactly the same power and torque. 287 hp and 274 ft-lbs. The track, anniversary, and grand touring roadster models of 2005 came with 300 hp and 260 ft-lbs while the rest of the line retained the previous year's numbers.

Quote raquo;

2006– Nissan came out with a supercharged 350z concept, the gt-s, released for 2007 2007– Nissan develops a concept for the Nissan 450z wich will feature a 400hp 4.5 liter v-8 engine, it is said the 450z will be all-wheel drive and is being made to compete with the new 911 turbo and the new r35 skyline

Maybe you should have also put in the original "New Z" concept release dates and unveilings. This information is rather pointless as concept cars rarely actually hit production floors.

Modified by AZ-ZBum at 5:18 PM 3/29/2007 ]]> AZ-ZBum 2007-03-29T15:50:51-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2521142#2521142 those were the numbers on the dyno slip i saw and it was for the base base model, like no options at all so i used that needmydatsun 2007-03-29T12:28:12-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2520919#2520919 you got some misinformation on the 350Z, nissan didn't chop the G, they designed the FMZ chassis as the basis for the Z and the infiniti as well, and I believe the g35 coupe has the same wheelbase even might have to look that one up, and in 2003 the 350z came tih 287 hp not sure on the tq but shoud be similar, maybe you got the maxima tune ratings and you skipped the introduction of the 350z roadster in 2004and 93 I believe was first factory convertible Z and 93 I believe was first factory convertible Z ]]> evildky 2007-03-29T10:50:55-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2520762#2520762 1969- The 240z goes up for sale in the U.S. on October 22, 1969. Its equipped with an L24 engine (2.4 liter inline-6). The car produces 150 bhp and the 0-60 time is under 9 seconds. Price Only $3,526 U.S. 1970- Less than a year after its released, the Kelly Blue Book rate is $4,000 for a used 240Z.The Datsun is taken to the track in SCCA competition and takes the C-Production national championship for Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE).1971- The Datsun 240z gets its second C-Production national title with BRE.1973- Towards the end of the 240Z's last model year, 116,712 cars were sold.1974- The engine is increased to 2.6 liters(L26), and the car is re-named the 260Z. To meet emissions requirements, HP is decreased to 139. Also, the 1974 model brings the choice of a 2+2 body. The 2+2 had fold-down rear seats. '74 being the only year the 260Z was sold in the U.S, it set a single-year-Z-car sales record of 63,963 cars sold. The 260Z also took home another C-Production national championship.1975- Tougher emissions means needing more complex technology, so Nissan Motors swap the L26 engine for the L28(2.8 liter), and add a version of Bosch's L-Jetronic fuel injection creating the 1975 280Z which produces 149 HP. The 280Z is entered in the IMSA GTU (Grand Touring under 2.5 Liter Engines) and wins 8 races and takes home the gold. It also wins another C-Production national championship.1977- a 5-speed transmission becomes an option. HP is boosted to 170. 67,331 cars sold making the highest z-car sale year to date.1978- The Black Pearl Edition 280Z is sold being the only Z painted black. This is the last year for the 1st generation body.1979- The first year of the 2nd generation Z is sold, the 280ZX. It has a higher level of luxury to meet buyers demands. The 280ZX is named Motor Trend's "Import Car Of The Year" and it sets the highest Z-car sales record with 86,007 cars sold. It captures the Z-cars 10th consecutive SCCA C-Production national championship and wins another IMSA GTU title for Datsun( American version).A special edition 280ZXR is sold to the public.1980- T-Tops are introduced as a new option for the 280ZX. Total Z-car sales reach the half million mark.1981- The option for a turbo-charged engine appears. Sales remain brisk through 1983.1982- The 280ZX wins the first IMSA GTO (Grand Touring Over 2.5 Liters) championship ever for Datsun.1983- The last year of the 2nd generation Z-car.1984- The 3rd generation Z-car makes debut, the 300ZX. The all new 3.0 liter V-6 engine puts out 160 HP while the turbo-charged engine put out 200 HP. This is the 2nd best selling year with 73,652 cars. A 50th Anniversary Edition is sold to commemorate Nissan Motor sports Of Japan's 50th year in existence (founded in 1934).1985- The 300ZX turbo sets 10 track records.Late 80's- minivans and SUV's become extremely popular setting the Z-car sales down. Nissan develops more of a performance orientated z-car to make debut in 1990. 1989 is the last year for the 3rd generation Z-car.1990- The all new fourth generation z car, the new 300ZX has a more aggressive stance and features a DOHC( dual over-head cam) 3.0 liter V6 engine that produces 222 HP (VG30DE) for the normal model. The VG30DETT that is put in the twin turbo-charged model creates an amazing 300HP. The 300ZX turbo is named Motor Trend's "Import Car Of The Year" award, and also puts it as "One of the Top 10 Performance Cars". Automobile Magazine honors both models as its "Design Of The Year", and the twin turbo model in the "All Stars" category. Road and Track see's it as "One of the Ten Best Cars in the World". Car and Driver names it "One of the Ten Best Cars". Accumulative Z-car sales reach the 1,000,000 mark in 1990 making it the all-time best selling sports car ever.1991- The twin turbo model is once again named Car and Drivers "Ten Best" and Automobile Magazine's "All-Stars".1992- For the third straight year the twin turbo model is in Car and Drivers "Ten Best" and Automobile Magazine's "All Stars".1993- The twin turbo model for the fourth straight year is named Car and Driver "All-Stars" and Automobile Magazines "Ten Best" list. first year for the convertible.1994- A race made Z wins the 24 Hours of Daytona, the 12 Hours at Sebring, and wins the GTS class in the 24 Hours of Lemans, making it the only car to ever win all three in one year. For the fifth straight year the twin turbo model is named Car and Driver's "All-Stars" and Automobile Magazine's "Ten Best".1995- '95 marks the 25th anniversary for Z-cars. The 300ZXTT is named once again, Car and Driver's "All-Stars" for the sixth year straight.1996- Because it did not meet the U.S. safety and emissions standards, this is the last year the 300ZX/TT is sold.1997- People start hearing rumors of another Z-car in progress.2003- Nissan designed the all new 350Z. The new Z-car was equipped with a new engine, the VQ35DE and put out 287HP and 274ft/lbs of torque.2004- the introduction of the 350Z roadster.Modified by needmydatsun at 12:26 PM 3/29/2007Modified by needmydatsun at 7:55 AM 4/10/2007 Modified by needmydatsun at 1:30 PM 4/10/2007 1970- Less than a year after its released, the Kelly Blue Book rate is $4,000 for a used 240Z.
The Datsun is taken to the track in SCCA competition and takes the C-Production national championship for Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE).

1971- The Datsun 240z gets its second C-Production national title with BRE.

1973- Towards the end of the 240Z's last model year, 116,712 cars were sold.

1974- The engine is increased to 2.6 liters(L26), and the car is re-named the 260Z. To meet emissions requirements, HP is decreased to 139. Also, the 1974 model brings the choice of a 2+2 body. The 2+2 had fold-down rear seats. '74 being the only year the 260Z was sold in the U.S, it set a single-year-Z-car sales record of 63,963 cars sold. The 260Z also took home another C-Production national championship.

1975- Tougher emissions means needing more complex technology, so Nissan Motors swap the L26 engine for the L28(2.8 liter), and add a version of Bosch's L-Jetronic fuel injection creating the 1975 280Z which produces 149 HP. The 280Z is entered in the IMSA GTU (Grand Touring under 2.5 Liter Engines) and wins 8 races and takes home the gold. It also wins another C-Production national championship.

1977- a 5-speed transmission becomes an option. HP is boosted to 170. 67,331 cars sold making the highest z-car sale year to date.

1978- The Black Pearl Edition 280Z is sold being the only Z painted black. This is the last year for the 1st generation body.

1979- The first year of the 2nd generation Z is sold, the 280ZX. It has a higher level of luxury to meet buyers demands. The 280ZX is named Motor Trend's "Import Car Of The Year" and it sets the highest Z-car sales record with 86,007 cars sold. It captures the Z-cars 10th consecutive SCCA C-Production national championship and wins another IMSA GTU title for Datsun( American version).
A special edition 280ZXR is sold to the public.

1980- T-Tops are introduced as a new option for the 280ZX. Total Z-car sales reach the half million mark.

1981- The option for a turbo-charged engine appears. Sales remain brisk through 1983.

1982- The 280ZX wins the first IMSA GTO (Grand Touring Over 2.5 Liters) championship ever for Datsun.

1983- The last year of the 2nd generation Z-car.

1984- The 3rd generation Z-car makes debut, the 300ZX. The all new 3.0 liter V-6 engine puts out 160 HP while the turbo-charged engine put out 200 HP. This is the 2nd best selling year with 73,652 cars. A 50th Anniversary Edition is sold to commemorate Nissan Motor sports Of Japan's 50th year in existence (founded in 1934).

1985- The 300ZX turbo sets 10 track records.

Late 80's- minivans and SUV's become extremely popular setting the Z-car sales down. Nissan develops more of a performance orientated z-car to make debut in 1990. 1989 is the last year for the 3rd generation Z-car.

1990- The all new fourth generation z car, the new 300ZX has a more aggressive stance and features a DOHC( dual over-head cam) 3.0 liter V6 engine that produces 222 HP (VG30DE) for the normal model. The VG30DETT that is put in the twin turbo-charged model creates an amazing 300HP. The 300ZX turbo is named Motor Trend's "Import Car Of The Year" award, and also puts it as "One of the Top 10 Performance Cars". Automobile Magazine honors both models as its "Design Of The Year", and the twin turbo model in the "All Stars" category. Road and Track see's it as "One of the Ten Best Cars in the World". Car and Driver names it "One of the Ten Best Cars". Accumulative Z-car sales reach the 1,000,000 mark in 1990 making it the all-time best selling sports car ever.

1991- The twin turbo model is once again named Car and Drivers "Ten Best" and Automobile Magazine's "All-Stars".

1992- For the third straight year the twin turbo model is in Car and Drivers "Ten Best" and Automobile Magazine's "All Stars".

1993- The twin turbo model for the fourth straight year is named Car and Driver "All-Stars" and Automobile Magazines "Ten Best" list. first year for the convertible.

1994- A race made Z wins the 24 Hours of Daytona, the 12 Hours at Sebring, and wins the GTS class in the 24 Hours of Lemans, making it the only car to ever win all three in one year. For the fifth straight year the twin turbo model is named Car and Driver's "All-Stars" and Automobile Magazine's "Ten Best".

1995- '95 marks the 25th anniversary for Z-cars. The 300ZXTT is named once again, Car and Driver's "All-Stars" for the sixth year straight.

1996- Because it did not meet the U.S. safety and emissions standards, this is the last year the 300ZX/TT is sold.

1997- People start hearing rumors of another Z-car in progress.

2003- Nissan designed the all new 350Z. The new Z-car was equipped with a new engine, the VQ35DE and put out 287HP and 274ft/lbs of torque.

2004- the introduction of the 350Z roadster.

Modified by needmydatsun at 12:26 PM 3/29/2007

Modified by needmydatsun at 7:55 AM 4/10/2007

Modified by needmydatsun at 1:30 PM 4/10/2007 ]]> needmydatsun 2007-03-29T09:52:55-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2368934#2368934 there si no way taht your 280 weighs 2050, someone goofed, our titles don't have weights on KY, your car is likely closer to 2850lbs and I say get a g-tech or get on the drag strip if you don't believe the numbers it's hard to justify numbers using the seat o the pants moter evildky 2007-01-31T20:45:29-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2338033#2338033 Quote, originally posted by MontanaZ Im not so sure that chart is 100% accurate. The weight on my title for my 78 says 2050lbs. Now its possible that could be wrong, but thats what it was listed at when it was first ever registered in the state of Cali. Also, I still disagree with the 9.4sec 0-60. When the roads get better here Im going to have to test that. My motor is stock and has not been rebuilt; it has 179,000 miles on it and I know it does 0-60 in less than the 9 + seconds listed there. Are they shifting at 2,000rpm when they test that speed Information found on titles is generally misleading. The only real data on there is the VIN, year, and owner. Most of the rest of it will vary depending on who and where the information was first entered. It's like people that believe the GVWR is the actual weight of their car. 2050 sounds rather low.The 9.4 0-60 time is probably what was reported by a magazine of the time. Actual times may vary. It does seem much slower than one would expect though.Also, realize the chart is generally describing information as it was available for the first year of that particular model. Keep in mind that changes could be made between years as well as mid year. So to make a chart with all that information would not be realistic. It's just a generalization. Quote, originally posted by MontanaZ raquo;
Im not so sure that chart is 100% accurate. The weight on my title for my 78 says 2050lbs. Now its possible that could be wrong, but thats what it was listed at when it was first ever registered in the state of Cali. Also, I still disagree with the 9.4sec 0-60. When the roads get better here Im going to have to test that. My motor is stock and has not been rebuilt; it has 179,000 miles on it and I know it does 0-60 in less than the 9 + seconds listed there. Are they shifting at 2,000rpm when they test that speed?? Information found on titles is generally misleading. The only real data on there is the VIN, year, and owner. Most of the rest of it will vary depending on who and where the information was first entered. It's like people that believe the GVWR is the actual weight of their car. 2050 sounds rather low.

The 9.4 0-60 time is probably what was reported by a magazine of the time. Actual times may vary. It does seem much slower than one would expect though.

Also, realize the chart is generally describing information as it was available for the first year of that particular model. Keep in mind that changes could be made between years as well as mid year. So to make a chart with all that information would not be realistic. It's just a generalization. ]]> NissanSportMag(Z31) 2007-01-19T16:56:03-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=2333660#2333660 Quote, originally posted by freakonaleash1187 i like to look at this chart a lot. only bad thing is they don't have z33 on there.Im not so sure that chart is 100% accurate. The weight on my title for my 78 says 2050lbs. Now its possible that could be wrong, but thats what it was listed at when it was first ever registered in the state of Cali. Also, I still disagree with the 9.4sec 0-60. When the roads get better here Im going to have to test that. My motor is stock and has not been rebuilt; it has 179,000 miles on it and I know it does 0-60 in less than the 9 + seconds listed there. Are they shifting at 2,000rpm when they test that speed Quote, originally posted by freakonaleash1187 raquo;i like to look at this chart a lot. only bad thing is they don't have z33 on there.

Im not so sure that chart is 100% accurate. The weight on my title for my 78 says 2050lbs. Now its possible that could be wrong, but thats what it was listed at when it was first ever registered in the state of Cali. Also, I still disagree with the 9.4sec 0-60. When the roads get better here Im going to have to test that. My motor is stock and has not been rebuilt; it has 179,000 miles on it and I know it does 0-60 in less than the 9 + seconds listed there. Are they shifting at 2,000rpm when they test that speed?? ]]> MontanaZ 2007-01-17T21:39:50-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1795654#1795654 ok so im new to owning a z but im guessing the 86 300zx was 3rd gen as well right and would anyone now wut the hore power rating on the stock n/a was for that year to flywheel or ground hardcoreheeter 2006-05-07T23:43:47-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1409416#1409416 ooo nice time line and pics ]]> JDMEnthused 2005-10-04T21:28:01-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1408951#1408951 Nice information guys. This will help me make a decision on whether to buy this; ]]> Ty SE-R_92B13 2005-10-04T17:53:27-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1390304#1390304 I believe one very important Z has been forgotten here. Anyone familiar with the Z432 and Z432-RThese are factory S30-chassis cars that came stock with the S20 twincam inline 6-cyl from the KPGC10 "Hakosuka" GT-R.Here's a picture of one (this is NOT a swap, it's a factory car): And another: More: Definitely my favorite Z of all time, followed closely by the Shiro Z31. Anyone familiar with the Z432 and Z432-R?

These are factory S30-chassis cars that came stock with the S20 twincam inline 6-cyl from the KPGC10 "Hakosuka" GT-R.

Here's a picture of one (this is NOT a swap, it's a factory car):

And another:

More:

Definitely my favorite Z of all time, followed closely by the Shiro Z31. ]]> HashiriyaS14 2005-09-21T10:56:57-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1086098#1086098 Quote, originally posted by ZXR_KiD 1981 or 82 280 ZX turbo introducedDefinatly 81 My GL Deluxe wasn't top of the line Quote, originally posted by ZXR_KiD raquo;1981 or 82 280 ZX turbo introduced

Definatly 81 My GL Deluxe wasn't top of the line ]]> 81na ZX 2005-03-04T09:23:05-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1085258#1085258 ive seen 2 280ZX-Rs in my area.. one was in mint condition and the other one was pretty beat up.. the rear wing on my Z is a replica of the 280ZX-R wing... its a fiberglass version of the stock rubber wing on the ZX-R icice9 2005-03-03T16:21:31-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1082938#1082938 1984 50th Anniversary Edition - 5148 produced for the US.Only option they had was automatic or 5 speed. Otherwise, exactly the same. Celebrated Nissan's 50th Birthday.http://www.az-zbum.com/information.50th.ae.shtml1988 Shiro Special - 1002 produced for the US.No options. All were exactly the same. Part of Nissan's white sale.http://www.az-zbum.com/informa...shtmlI've seen quite a few of these "rare" beasts in Phoenix. I own one of the 50ths.I've also seen a few 10th Anniversary Editions (both red and gold) and even a couple 1977 Z-Z-Zap!. But I have yet to see a ZX-R. Only option they had was automatic or 5 speed. Otherwise, exactly the same. Celebrated Nissan's 50th Birthday.
http://www.az-zbum.com/information.50th.ae.shtml

1988 Shiro Special - 1002 produced for the US.
No options. All were exactly the same. Part of Nissan's white sale.
http://www.az-zbum.com/informa...shtml

I've seen quite a few of these "rare" beasts in Phoenix. I own one of the 50ths.

I've also seen a few 10th Anniversary Editions (both red and gold) and even a couple 1977 Z-Z-Zap!. But I have yet to see a ZX-R. ]]> AZ-ZBum 2005-03-02T06:25:44-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1082346#1082346 Oh Yes! That makes more sense., I'm a bit slow tonight.
]]> jEzTeR 2005-03-01T18:32:05-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1082300#1082300 not 50'th anny for Z but 50'th for Nissan.... the anny package was only availible on the Z. my math isn't off just my wording made it a big confusing I guess.a little more info can be found here: http://www.bleachgarage.com/zcar3.html a little more info can be found here: http://www.bleachgarage.com/zcar3.html ]]> ZXR_KiD 2005-03-01T18:08:22-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1082258#1082258 50thermmm. you math needs some work my friend.LOL2005 is the 35th Ann. ermmm. you math needs some work my friend.
LOL

2005 is the 35th Ann.
]]> jEzTeR 2005-03-01T17:49:01-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1082150#1082150 don't 4get... 1979 special ZXR package released to allow used of whale tail in IMSA competition.only 1000 produced1980 10th anniversary 280ZX released 2500 Black and gold 500 red and black1981 or 82 280 ZX turbo introduced1984 300ZX Turbo Nissan 50th Anniversary only 5000 produced1988 300ZX SS package (I don't know the details of these)not to brag but there are atleast 2 of the RARE cars in louiville... my ZXR and I've seen one of the 50'th anny 300s 3 x but always on the highway... wish I could catch him to give him a card 1979 special ZXR package released to allow used of whale tail in IMSA competition.only 1000 produced

1980 10th anniversary 280ZX released 2500 Black and gold 500 red and black

1981 or 82 280 ZX turbo introduced

1984 300ZX Turbo Nissan 50th Anniversary only 5000 produced

1988 300ZX SS package (I don't know the details of these)
not to brag but there are atleast 2 of the RARE cars in louiville... my ZXR and I've seen one of the 50'th anny 300s 3 x but always on the highway... wish I could catch him to give him a card ]]> ZXR_KiD 2005-03-01T16:50:39-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1067755#1067755 MoreClick for High Res

Click for High Res ]]> Rex 2005-02-20T15:59:01-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1067748#1067748 Not much in the way of Z31 0r 32'sClick for High Res

Click for High Res ]]> Rex 2005-02-20T15:56:06-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1067742#1067742 MoreClick for High Res

Click for High Res ]]> Rex 2005-02-20T15:53:14-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1067739#1067739 These are from NissanClick for High Res

Click for High Res ]]> Rex 2005-02-20T15:51:04-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1067737#1067737 I'll add some pics Click for High Res

Click for High Res ]]> Rex 2005-02-20T15:49:27-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1029317#1029317 Quote, originally posted by AZ-ZBum What Nissan publicationYou could always ask a Z32 specific site if you don't believe me.It was a promo piece (one of many that I have collected over the years) introducing the 350z concept. Looks like it was wrong (no real surprise).It wasn't that I didn't believe you I was just wanting to get the sorce right.Thanks a bunch!I'll make the change and add what needs to be added soon. Then we can make it a bit more pretty to look at than just the text. Quote, originally posted by AZ-ZBum raquo;
What Nissan publication?

You could always ask a Z32 specific site if you don't believe me.

It was a promo piece (one of many that I have collected over the years) introducing the 350z concept. Looks like it was wrong (no real surprise).

It wasn't that I didn't believe you I was just wanting to get the sorce right.

Thanks a bunch!

I'll make the change and add what needs to be added soon. Then we can make it a bit more pretty to look at than just the text.

]]> jEzTeR 2005-01-27T19:28:20-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1029298#1029298 http://www.kbb.com - http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/k...X;cnvhttp://www.nada.com:1992: http://www.nadaguides.com/uv/s...=19921993: http://www.nadaguides.com/uv/s...=1993http://www.edmunds.comall three don't list a convertible Z32 until 1993.http://www.zcca.org/pages/ZCarsZhistory.htmQuote, originally posted by zcca.org 1993 - First year a convertible Z is offered, available in non-turbo models only, adding 210 pounds to the car.What Nissan publicationYou could always ask a Z32 specific site if you don't believe me.http://www.twinturbo.nethttp://www.300zxclub.cometc. http://www.kbb.com - http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/k...X;cnv
http://www.nada.com:
1992: http://www.nadaguides.com/uv/s...=1992
1993: http://www.nadaguides.com/uv/s...=1993
http://www.edmunds.com

all three don't list a convertible Z32 until 1993.

http://www.zcca.org/pages/ZCarsZhistory.htm

Quote, originally posted by zcca.org raquo;

1993 - First year a convertible Z is offered, available in non-turbo models only, adding 210 pounds to the car.

What Nissan publication?

You could always ask a Z32 specific site if you don't believe me.
http://www.twinturbo.net
http://www.300zxclub.com
etc. ]]> AZ-ZBum 2005-01-27T19:19:45-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1029135#1029135 Quote, originally posted by AZ-ZBum This is incorrect. The first year Nissan sold a convertible Z was 1993. Prior to this, all convertible Z's were conversions. Most were done by R.Straman Co.Is 1993 the first year for a USDM vertThe info I have on the 1991 convertible posted was from a Nissan publication. Quote, originally posted by AZ-ZBum raquo;

This is incorrect. The first year Nissan sold a convertible Z was 1993. Prior to this, all convertible Z's were conversions. Most were done by R.Straman Co.

Is 1993 the first year for a USDM vert?

The info I have on the 1991 convertible posted was from a Nissan publication. ]]> jEzTeR 2005-01-27T18:12:05-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1029113#1029113 Quote, originally posted by jEzTeR 91 convertibleThis is incorrect. The first year Nissan sold a convertible Z was 1993. Prior to this, all convertible Z's were conversions. Most were done by R.Straman Co. Quote, originally posted by jEzTeR raquo;91 convertible

This is incorrect. The first year Nissan sold a convertible Z was 1993. Prior to this, all convertible Z's were conversions. Most were done by R.Straman Co. ]]> AZ-ZBum 2005-01-27T18:01:09-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1029097#1029097 Nope. Wasn't until 88 models that they upped the compression and changed the turbo that the turbos got 5hp more. The NAs may have gotten this additional 5hp in late 87, but no documents state that. AZ-ZBum 2005-01-27T17:55:34-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1027988#1027988 in 1987 the 300ZX got an engine redesign. the "W" block VG30E(T). it had a longer crank snout and a different pulley and belt setup.AZ-ZBum - didn't they gain the 5 hp in 87 as well AZ-ZBum - didn't they gain the 5 hp in 87 as well? ]]> mtcookson 2005-01-26T22:11:58-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=1019225#1019225 1981 Was the first year of turbo.s130's say Datsun powered by Nissan on the hatch. s130's say Datsun powered by Nissan on the hatch. ]]> 81na ZX 2005-01-21T06:31:18-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=911670#911670 Almost. But the Z28 was a performance options package for the Camaro, not a specific generation. The Camaro was the F-body, along with the (much less attractive) Firebird. Unlike Nissan and most Japanese auto-makers, GM used single digit chassis codes. The current Corvette, for instance, is the C6.You probably already knew that, though.
You probably already knew that, though. ]]> MinisterofDOOM 2004-10-21T05:31:48-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=906867#906867 haha z29...that would make it the generation after the Z28 (camaro) XD 92ranger 2004-10-17T16:08:40-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=901335#901335 Quote, originally posted by MinisterofDOOM What were the chassis designations pre-Z31 Still Z30, etc seems odd to start at Z29...so that doesn't make much sense.s30 and s130 Quote, originally posted by MinisterofDOOM raquo;

What were the chassis designations pre-Z31? Still Z30, etc? seems odd to start at Z29...so that doesn't make much sense.

s30 and s130 ]]> jEzTeR 2004-10-12T20:17:24-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=901318#901318 That picture does a good job of showing how much more square the 260Z 2+2 was.Good info guys. What were the chassis designations pre-Z31 Still Z30, etc seems odd to start at Z29...so that doesn't make much sense. Good info guys. What were the chassis designations pre-Z31? Still Z30, etc? seems odd to start at Z29...so that doesn't make much sense. ]]> MinisterofDOOM 2004-10-12T20:08:39-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=892767#892767 88 also saw a bump of 5 hp for both NA and turbos. AZ-ZBum 2004-10-05T10:52:19-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=84850;postid=891445#891445 Quote, originally posted by evildky fuel injection was added in 74 halfway through78 was the first year black was offered on a Z car86 added the third brake light and a slight update tot he design and all models got 5 lug wheels87 more updating to the styling and the first factory LSD units came on the turbo cars78 was the first year for black I didn't realize that one. I kne Andrew's 70 was repainted, but didn't know that all the other early Z cars that I have seen in black were repainted too. That's good info to know. Quote, originally posted by evildky raquo;fuel injection was added in 74 halfway through
78 was the first year black was offered on a Z car
86 added the third brake light and a slight update tot he design and all models got 5 lug wheels
87 more updating to the styling and the first factory LSD units came on the turbo cars

78 was the first year for black? I didn't realize that one. I kne Andrew's 70 was repainted, but didn't know that all the other early Z cars that I have seen in black were repainted too. That's good info to know. ]]> boileralum00 2004-10-04T10:13:37-08:00